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How the head of the government can lose their position.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
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